Cash boosts to provide relief from July 1 - will you benefit?

If you’ve been struggling with the cost of living, some good news is in store.

While Kiwis have to wait a few more weeks to see the Government’s tax cuts come through, from July 1st, parents, investment property owners and Auckland drivers are due for some relief.

It could all be short-lived though, with many councils eyeing major rates increases to tackle their flailing budgets.

Today on The Front Page, Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen to discuss the ongoing struggle with the cost of living and how these changes might help - and what impact the rates rises will have. 

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